Founder’s Reserve
The finest harvests, craftsmanship, and time have come together to create the premium wines of the Founder’s Reserve collection. These aged wines were personally selected by the founder of Chateau Chizay, Hugo Gutman. For this collection, we chose the best plots of our vineyards, located on the picturesque slopes of Zakarpattia with the most favorable exposure to sunlight. The grapes were hand-picked, carefully selecting only the finest bunches.
6 wines – 6 stories of winemaking artistry, dedication, creativity, experimentation, values, and deep love for the craft. World-renowned red varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot from the outstanding 2018 vintage, recognized as the best of the decade, along with the signature Cuvée blend – collectible wines aged for 2 years in barrels and over 4 years in bottles.
Also introducing a novelty – aged white wine from the Furmint variety, crafted using the stabilization method. We are honored to present wines that mark a new era of high-quality winemaking in Zakarpattia. A true gem for collectors and the perfect gift for those who appreciate the truly exceptional.
Limited editions, an individual number on each bottle, and the signature of Hugo Gutman – a mark of quality and personal responsibility for the value contained in every drop.
Founder’s Reserve – wines created for you, as if for ourselves.
Furmint Founder’s Reserve 2023
Aged
The embodiment of Zakarpattia’s terroir in your glass! A new experiment by Chateau Chizay with our flagship Furmint variety. For the first time in Ukraine – the winemaking technique of stabulation. Fresh, complex, distinctive... A must-try!
0.75 l
Cabernet Franc Founder’s Reserve 2018
Collectible
An exquisite Cabernet Franc from the Founder’s Reserve collection — a dry red wine aged for 25 months in barriques and a further four years in bottle. Silver Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards, one of the world’s most influential wine competitions. Only 1,487 bottles produced.
Cuvée Founder’s Reserve 2018
Collectible
An artisanal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir from the exceptional 2018 harvest, aged 24 months in barrique and over four years in bottle. A wine with deep berry and spice aromas, and a refined, velvety taste – complex, noble, and genuine.
Merlot Founder’s Reserve 2018
Collectible
One of the world’s favorite varieties – brought to life by Chateau Chizay. This collectible Merlot combines a perfect harvest, winemaking mastery, and extended aging to create a noble, velvety wine rich in fruity and spicy notes. Only 457 bottles!
Cabernet Sauvignon Founder’s Reserve 2018
Collectible
A noble variety at its finest expression from the Zakarpattia terroir – Cabernet Sauvignon from the private reserve of Chateau Chizay’s founder, Hugo Gutman. Perfect grapes and 30 years of winemaking expertise gave birth to a wine where each drop holds remarkable depth.
